Custody Detention Officer - PART TIME

Mitie; Royal Leamington Spa; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 16 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mitie Group is seeking individuals to work within the criminal justice system in custody suites, caring for detainees and assisting with their welfare and rehabilitation. You will train on an Initial Training Course (ITC) on full pay and gain experience across shifts including nights, with a rolling rota planned up to two years in advance.

Previous Police/Security/forces experience is beneficial, but training is provided, and basic IT skills plus a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in police/security/forces is beneficial
• Reasonable level of spoken and written English
• Basic IT competency
• Full valid driving licence
• Right to work in the UK;British Passport or ILR with 3+ years; no long gaps out of country

Responsabilités

• Support detainees during custody stay and ensure welfare needs are met
• Escort detainees and make observed entries per individual plan
• Collaborate with Police and other agencies to support detainee rehabilitation
• Assist with specimen collection and use of IT systems during shifts
• Participate in a 3-week initial ITC training on full pay and ongoing development

Connaissances

Basic IT literacy

English proficiency

Outils

Driving licence

Description du poste

Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system? in a core role supporting the police?

Do you have the empathy to work with vulnerable people?

We are looking for people who want to make a difference working alongside the Police in custody suites, caring for detainees – From supporting them during the time spent in custody, completing forensic samples, working with other agencies to support and help with detainees' rehabilitation.

Previousexperience working within the police/security/armed forces would be beneficial. but we will train you in full on an Initial Training Course even without previous experience.

You will be expected to use a computer and various programs competently during your working day.

The role requires the flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area

What you can earn:

• Salary of £14726.95

• Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.
• Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed "Bank" contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts

• You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That is £150 each time!

What are the minimum requirements?

• Previous Police/Security/forces experience would be beneficial

• You will just need a reasonable level of spoken and written English and basic numeracy

• Competent in IT and using a computer.

• Full valid driving licence.

• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months

• All candidates are subject to police vetting checks - clean driving/criminal record is essential

A little more about the role…

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs. As well has escorting detainees, making recorded observations as per their individual plan, you will work with colleagues and the Police to deal with any detainee that is a risk of harming themselves.

You will be working in a small team alongside Police Officers: whilst also having the support of experienced Senior Custody Detention Officers to learn from.

Training

Once you have passed our selection and vetting process, you will begin your Police Services career by completing a 3-week initial training course (ITC) Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm on FULL PAY. You will then have continued development.

Opportunities for growth:

We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect.

• Opportunities to progress to Senior Custody Detention Officer, where you will manage sizeable teams